picky

adjective \ ˈpi-kē \

|Updated on: 30 May 2018

Examples: picky in a Sentence

Definition of picky

pickier; pickiest

: fussy, choosy

a picky eater

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Examples of picky in a Sentence

a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish
she's picky, but she always finds the best quality in fresh meat and fish

Recent Examples of picky from the Web

Full of fresh vegetables, creamy mutz, and a simple basil dressing, there's something for everyone here, from your vegetarian cousin to your picky kids.

— the washington post, OregonLive.com, "Here's a grilled corn recipe that's healthy and hands-off," 22 May 2018
O'Guin adds that Strange Music is picky about partnerships.

— sarah gish, kansascity, "Tech N9ne's new beer with Boulevard Brewing draws inspiration from 'Caribou Lou' | The Kansas City Star," 4 May 2018
Prior to the front, one group of trollers did well, but bank fishing was picky.

— sacbee, "Fishing line: Sacramento River sees plenty of stripers and shad | The Sacramento Bee," 30 Apr. 2018
According to a report on CNN, Roth is picky about who gets to stay on her island and applicants must undergo a rigorous vetting process through her organization's website.

— gene marks, chicagotribune.com, "A female entrepreneur creates a man-free island retreat in Finland," 7 Mar. 2018
With a number of luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and enough activities to consume even the pickiest of Mickey and Minnie fans, Walt Disney World can be an ideal destination for families and couples of all ages.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "How to Travel to Disney World Like a VIP," 17 Apr. 2018
Figures to have options, and should be picky in taking his next job.

— charlotteobserver, "Fizdale? Stackhouse? Charlotte Hornets in market for a coach. Here are 5 possibilities | Charlotte Observer," 13 Apr. 2018
Full of shops, restaurants and fun activities year-round, there are also special spring and summer events and festivals for even the pickiest family to enjoy.

— aleks kang, USA TODAY, "8 reasons why Myrtle Beach should be your next vacation," 2 Apr. 2018
Crickets – a favorite for human consumption in some countries – are by contrast picky eaters.

— karl plume, The Christian Science Monitor, "Insect farms emerge as an alternate source of protein," 13 Apr. 2018

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